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Eclectic & Elegant

What’s your favorite thing about Highlands in June? Is it the cool weather, the blooming rhododendron, the opening of the many upscale boutiques? If you include number three among your most anticipated events, then look no further than the trunk shows at Acorns Boutique. Acorns has become known for its eclectic but elegant choices in home décor, jewelry, and fashion, …

Up The Ante For The Playhouse

Step down the red carpet and help support a shining star on the Plateau – the Highlands Playhouse. On Sunday, July 1, the playhouse will host a fundraiser, StarStruck, at the Highlands Country Club beginning at 5:30 P.M. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,800 for a table of eight, which includes eight complimentary movie tickets at the Playhouse for …

A Moving Experience

Highlands Motoring Festival Weekend, June 7–10, is eagerly anticipated by car enthusiasts young and old from near and far. Featured in national publications and drawing entries that would be the envy of much larger shows, HMF is still a true local event. The four-day festival is planned and administered entirely by a dedicated group of local volunteers with the support …


A Toast To Perseverance

Don’t be afraid to fail – Michael Honig The best wine is produced from grapes that come from a stressed environment. Could we say the same for men? If we’re discussing Michael Honig, then the answer is “Yes.” At age 22, Michael left college to save his deceased grandfather’s dream of having a family winery (we use the word “winery” …

Saucy Sisters Bowtie Pasta

The Saucy Sisters, Beverly Wichman and Barbara Wichman Nowak, are siblings, best friends, frequent dining partners…and barstool companions. They can often be found in front of a camera, behind a microphone or in a classroom delivering their food and beverage knowledge with a sense of humor – and with a glass of wine in hand. For 10 years, they were …

The Garden Of Eatin’

This month’s Laurel Restaurant Review takes us to Bake My Day, a little sunburst at the far end of Wright Square in Highlands. “Wait a second, Luke,” you’re saying, “didn’t you review that place three years ago?! Aren’t there plenty of places out there that you haven’t gotten to yet, places deserving of attention?! Why has Bake My Day jumped …


Roman’s Got You Covered

When driving to and from Cashiers, you’ve no doubt noticed the attractive shake-sided commercial building with the sign that says, “Roman’s Roofing.” W hile t he b uilding i tself i s o nly a few years old, the company has over 20 years of roofing experience in Macon and Jackson counties. Whether you need a completely new roof, are …

Passion Performance

The Plateau is the ultimate travel destination. There are golf courses, spas, and shopping avenues to satisfy everyone. With wide, sweeping views and roadside waterfalls, just the drive through the mountains to get here is scenic and beautiful. What you may not realize is that it is also the ultimate destination for car enthusiasts. More than that, the Plateau is …

On Your Road To Happy

Those of us fortunate enough to live on the Plateau are blessed to be above the crowd. We appreciate realtors like those at White Oak Realty Group who make our lifestyle possible by matching us to our mountain dream-home. White Oak Realty Group, located at 125 South Oak Street, across from Old Edwards Inn in downtown Highlands, was established in …


Local Custom Home Architect

Architect Rand Soellner of Home Architects, best known for his award-winning custom mountain home designs, has $3 billion worth of commercial projects under his belt. That represents decades of experience and a lot of lessons learned. His knowledge saves clients’ money, makes their living space safer, keeps maintenance costs to a minimum, and helps them plan a forever home. Home Architects …

Honeybee Flea

Fun, funky, and filled with a delightfully eclectic inventory, Honeybee Flea in Cashiers is your place for the “sweetest deals in town.” Located at 404 Highway 107 South, Honeybee Flea is owned by Cathy Workmon, who has years of experience in the antiques and interior design worlds. After retiring, she knew she wanted to stay in the game but on …

Eating In’s The New Eating Out

Eating in is the new eating out, or it will be after you stock your kitchen with all the latest from the newly opened Cashiers Kitchen Co. at 41 Commons Drive in Cashiers. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., this new venture by Glenn and Kim Ubertino, who also own and operate Zollers Hardware, will bring …